A Patient-Centric Approach of Ayurveda in the Management of Vitiligo: A Case Report

Introduction: The traditional Indian medical system, offers a holistic approach that could complement standard treatments. Abnormal skin colour, pain, itching, excess sweating, swollen part comes under kushtha roga. This presents an overview of Ayurvedic management strategies for Shvitra having Sapta Dravya i.e., Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa and Meda. Conventional treatments often focus on managing symptoms and slowing disease Progression primitively based on Doshik predominance. Case: A 43-years-old Male, complaining of white discoloured patches over bilateral hands. Vitals and all systemic examinations were normal. Methodology: Vitiligo was assessed by vitiligo area severity index score (VASI). Arogyavardhani Vati, Haridra Khand, Amalaki, Bakuchi, Triphala, Vidanga Churna, Bactimo- PSOR tab for oral medication and Bakuchi Taila and Psorolin ointment for local application with dietary modifications along with (PUVA) therapy. Results: White coloured patches turned to Reddish, size of patches diminished, and number of patches decreases and before treatment VASI score was 2 but after taking 6 months medication it reduces to 0.5 Discussion: Shvitra is a Santarpana Janya Vyadhi and treatment provided Ushna, Tikshna, Tridosha Shamaka, and Phototherapy. All procedure maintained the Dosha Samyavastha status. Conclusion: In Shvitra, Kapha Dosha (Prithvi and Aapya Pradhan) diminishes by using Ushna Aushadhi and Pathya Aahara.